Winter Wonderland

by Beth Royston I’ve slipped in snow and plummeted headfirst into an icy road with cars coming, but I still can’t quite bring myself to adopt the same dread regarding snow that a lot of my friends have. Growing up in California, snow was always a special treat requiring a several-hour drive up the closest mountain. It was magical and also one of the few … Continue reading Winter Wonderland

Portland area winter hikes. Part 1

 By Josh McCarroll One of the many things that make hiking in the forest such a beautiful experience is the knowledge that it is far older than us and the perception that it will be around long after we die. This perceived permanence always allows us the space to appreciate Oregon’s forests some other day. However, any of them could burn away by next summer. … Continue reading Portland area winter hikes. Part 1